Chose one of the following questions to respond to:
1) Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun, is prefaced by a Langston Hughes poem. How does the play
illustrate the theme of the poem?
2) In what ways is Hansberry challenging stereotypes of African Americans in the play?
3)The play was written and produced over 40 years ago. To what extent do you think that conflicts and
issues presented in the play are still relevant?